OverviewA poet and philosopher who wrote about faith and Muslim public life.CategoryScholarPeriodc. 1877 – 1938 CE
Life and settingMuhammad Iqbal studied in South Asia and Europe and wrote poetry in Persian and Urdu. Lahore was an important centre of his later work.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
Work and legacyThe Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam presents his philosophical lectures. His poetry and political interventions influenced debates about the future of Muslims in South Asia.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
SourcesOriginal concise biography based on the cited references. Historical reports, later devotional traditions and uncertain dates are distinguished where relevant.TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
